Jan 4, 2020

Russell Joseph Primeaux, 79, of Humble, Texas passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at his home.

He was born on November 3, 1940 to his parents, Ellie Joseph Primeaux and Eunice Marie Broussard Primeaux in Abbeville, Louisiana. Russell was a longtime resident of Groves before moving to Humble in 2000. Russell began his accounting career with...

Jan 3, 2020

Jo Nell Feemster, 80, of Nederland, Texas passed away on Friday, January 3, 2020 at the Medical Center of Southeast Texas.

She was born on August 5, 1939 in Port Arthur, Texas and was a lifelong resident of the area. She was a devoted homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her...

Jan 3, 2020

Charles Tory Canfil, of Zavalla, formerly of Nederland, died January 3, 2020 at St. Elizabeth hospital in Beaumont, Texas when he lost his courageous battle with lung cancer.

He was born April 11, 1961 in Port Arthur, Texas the son of Charles Weldon Canfil and Ruth Stilwell Arnaud.

Tory was married to his childhood sweetheart,...

Dec 26, 2019

Marlene Litchfield Carter, 83, of Nederland passed away on December 26, 2019 at her residence.

Marlene was born on July 11, 1936 in Port Arthur, Texas to parents William Lee Litchfield and Inez Jones. She was a lifelong residence of the Golden Triangle and a member of First Baptist Church of Port Arthur. Marlene had worked as...

Dec 24, 2019

Sharon Theresa Schexnayder Kent, 71, of Groves passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2019 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont.

Sharon was born on September 19, 1948 to parents, Annie Mae Vallow and Bruce John Schexnayder, She had lived in the Port Arthur and Groves area most of her life. Sharon found her passion in life and worked...

Dec 22, 2019

Cynthia Ann "Cindy" Rosas, 60, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2019 in Edinburg, TX.

She was a native of Port Arthur, TX, born September 25, 1959 to parents Irma Ruby Rosas and Alfredo Rosas. She lived in Port Arthur, TX from 1959-1981, graduating from Thomas Jefferson High School and went on to live in Beaumont and...

Dec 11, 2019

Baby Nestor Jesus Vazquez, became an angel in heaven on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at UTMB in Galveston, Texas.

Nestor is survived by parents Nestor Alejandro Vazquez and Gloria Campos Ortiz, sisters, Aylin Vazquez, Alexia Vazquez, Gyna Vazquez, Brianna Vazquez, grandparents, Alejandrina Vazquez and Mauro Vazquez.

A gathering of family and friends from 10:00 AM...

Dec 9, 2019

Melba Marie Ashworth Arnaud Perez, 94, of League City, Texas passed away peacefully on December 9, 2019 at Bayou Pines Nursing Home in LaMarque.

She was born on November 12, 1925 to her parents, Terry Ashworth, Sr, and Eva Doyle Ashworth in Port Arthur. Melba was a lifelong resident of the area and graduated from Thomas Jefferson...

Dec 6, 2019

In Loving Memory of

Dorothy Helen Rogers

Dorothy Helen Rogers, 100, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2019 at the home of her loving daughter and son-in-law, Christie and Ric Toher.

Dorothy was born on December 27, 1918 in Berwick, Louisiana to Joseph and Philomene Ayo. She lived in Port Arthur for 96...

Dec 3, 2019

Kenneth “Ken” H. Fontenot, 74, of Port Arthur passed away on December 3, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on September 18, 1945 to Mary and Nathan B. Fontenot in Port Arthur, where he lived most of his life. He was a hard worker and loved his family unconditionally. He loved...

Dec 1, 2019

Joe Anthony Mondello, 97, of Port Arthur passed away on December 1, 2019 at his daughter’s home in Groves.

He was born on September 5, 1922 to his parents, John Mondello and Marie Concetta Vienna Mondello in Port Arthur. Joe was a lifelong resident of Port Arthur. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School. Joe proudly served...

Nov 29, 2019

Elizabeth "Maude" Arnaud Kelley, 87, of Groves, TX peacefully passed on the afternoon of November 29, 2019. She was the daughter of Louis Philip Arnaud and Felicia Marie Stelly, Maude was born on September 2, 1932 in Port Arthur, TX. She attended Catholic school and was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Church (Immaculate Conception).

Before Alzheimer's...

Nov 21, 2019

Virginia Marie Whigham, 86, of Nederland, went to be with her Savior on Thursday, November 21, 2019.

Virginia was born on March 19, 1933, in Port Arthur, Texas, to parents Charles Edward McNamara and Louise Ferguson. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1952, and she received a Bachelor of Business Administration from Lamar University-Beaumont in...

Nov 20, 2019

Kathryn Barnes Markle, 81, of Richardson, Texas and former resident of Port Arthur passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at her home in Richardson.

She was born on September 23, 1938 in Houston, Texas.  She was raised by her parents, Thomas Gerald Barnes and Margaret Crow Barnes in Port Arthur.

Kathryn graduated from Thomas...

Nov 20, 2019

W. “Bill” Sandefur, Jr. , 88, of Beaumont passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at his home.

He was born on November 3, 1931 to his parents, Pentard William Sandefur, Sr. and Ida LeBlanc Sandefur in Port Arthur, Texas. Bill graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1951. He earned an Associate in Science from Marion Institute in...

Nov 18, 2019

Rosie Lea Henagan O'Neal, Age 93, of Groves and formerly of Port Arthur, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2019 at Magnolia Manor in Groves.

She was born May 10, 1926 in DeQuincy, La. and graduated from DeQuincy High School. Rosie has been a resident of the area since 1945. She briefly worked as a Sales Associate...

Nov 17, 2019

Christy Lynn Sherrer Meyer, 70, of Port Arthur passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2019 at her residence.

Christy was born on March 18, 1949 in Port Arthur, Texas to parents Dorothy Holmes Sherrer and Aubrey Ray Sherrer. She was a lifelong resident of Port Arthur and she graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1967. She...

Nov 17, 2019

Eugene “Gene” A. Gaspard, Jr. 89, of Groves, Texas passed away after a short illness on Sunday November 17, 2019, having fulfilled God’s purpose for his life on this earth, leaving behind his extended family and a host of friends whose lives were enriched because he lived among us.

Born October 8, 1930 in Port Arthur, Texas,...

Nov 16, 2019

Julie Gwen Aycock, 51, of Woodville passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2019 in Sabine Pass.

She was born on July 16, 1968 to her parents, Lynn Murdoch and Helen Kathleen Rosebrook Murdoch in Longview, Texas. Julie has been a lifelong resident of the area. She worked at Sportsman Paradise in Sabine Pass as a cashier for...

Nov 15, 2019

Frederic Frank Day, age 91, died of heart failure on Friday, November 15, 2019, in Port Arthur, Texas.

Fred Day is survived by his daughter, Lucy Cody and husband, Tom Cody of Denham Springs, LA, daughter in law, Bonnie Evans of Torrance, California , grandchildren, James “Bo” Evans and wife, Emily of Austin, TX, Erik Evans of...